THE AVIATION PAGE
Having been an Army aviator since 1979, I have added this page for those interested in aviation. I know that it really doesn't have any thing to do with Military Warehouse or our products but I wanted to share my interest in aviation with those visiting our site.
In a way the aviation community has two sub communities that are much like those in the reenacting community. Those are the Air Show community, from aerobatic flyers to those displaying classic planes of yesterday, and the Fly In community. Air shows have the same atmosphere as a large national reenactment event, you see things there you will see no where else and you can share that experience with others of the same interest while members of the public can see what it is all about. Fly-ins are much like smaller events, groups of people with similar planes and interests gathering several times a year to swap stories and share information. Very much like those events where you see good friends once or twice a year but good friends none the less.
I have provided several links here from military aviation sites to museums. I hope you will enjoy this page and if you are interested in aviation or a pilot please feel free to contact us, we would love to hear from you.
If you have a site you would like added to this page please let us know.
Recent change to the page I have replaced the Rolls Royce Merlin with an Allison from a P40 fly by.
Roscoe Turner - The man who flew with a lion. Namesake of the Corinth, MS airport.
The plane used by Roscoe Turner for his unprecedented third win in the Thompson Trophy Race with a speed of 282.5 mph. Doesn't seem fast now but in 1939 they didn't get much faster. Aircraft is now part of the National Aeronautical Collection at the Smithsonian.
Volunteer Organizations
The Angel Flight America Network Corporate, airline and private aircraft owners and pilots offering air transport to financially needy patients to distant specialized medical evaluation, diagnosis or treatment for lack of a means of long-distance medical air transportation.
Mercy Medical Airlift a non-profit organization dedicated to serving people in situations of compelling human need through the provision of charitable air transportation. MMA is totally supported through charitable giving and the services of volunteer pilots and office assistants.
Aerobatics
Patty Wagstaff Airshows Patty Wagstaff flies one of the most thrilling, low-level aerobatic routines in the world today. Please visit her website for a schedule of her appearances.
AirShows
The Air Show Network If you like air shows this site will help you with the schedules.
Warbirds
North American Trainers Association Those of you who know me, know that I like T-6 Texans. Well, here is a site dedicated to flying and preserving those fine airplanes.
WARBIRD ADVENTURES, INC. T-6/SNJ/Harvard intro flights and instruction.
North American Top Gun The WWII fighter pilot school. I like their slogan - " May the sound of a radial engine never fall silent on this land! "
ME-262's in 2002 Yes, being built new at this time! Visit this website for more information.
Organizations
Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association
Experimental Aircraft Association
Squadron and Unit Links
I would be honored to add any squadron links to our Aviation Page, be they from the past or current squadrons.
B Company, 159th Aviation CH47 unit based at Hunter AAF, GA.
2/17th Cavalry 101st Airborne Headquarters & Headquarters Troop (67-68).
Museums
National Museum of Naval Aviation
Duxford - Welcome to Europe's top aviation museum.
US Army Aviation Museum A good museum if you are interested in rotorcraft but kids if you want to fly, go with the Navy or the Air Force, after over 23 years of flying for the Army I can't recommend it.
"I have often said that the lure of flying is the lure of beauty. That the reasons flyers fly, whether they know it or not, is the aesthetic appeal of flying."
Amelia Earhart
Personal Note:
I am always interested in photos, manuals or other memorabilia regarding North American NA16, T-6 Texan and SNJ type aircraft. If you have any of this material you would like to trade or sell please contact me.
They just don't make them like they used to. By the way, that's me in the front seat.
Thanks for dropping by!
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